6th
largest uranium producer in the world (2020)
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Niger energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2020 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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Highlights
6th
largest uranium producer in the world (2020)
19.5%
electrification rate (2020)
9th
lowest per capita energy consumption in the world (2020)
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Renewable Energies is responsible for the energy policy and supervises the two large energy companies.
ARSE, the Energy Sector Regulatory Authority, regulates the energy markets.
Energy Companies
Electricity:
Nigelec, Société Nigérienne d'Electricité (95% state-owned), is the national power utility. In 2018, the government granted a 25-year extension on the concession for power production, transmission, distribution, and imports awarded to Nigelec in 1993.
Energy Supply
Resources:
Niger is rather well endowed with energy resources; its recoverable reserves of uranium are the 6th largest in the world, at 315 kt in 2020 (at less than US$260/kgU), while its coal and oil reserves reached 6 Mt and 20 Mt, respectively, at the end of 2020. Its hydroelectric potential of 280 MW has not yet been developed.
Energy Prices
Electricity:
In 2021, the price of electricity for industry was US$10/kWh and for households US$15.8c/kWh. In 2017, the government approved the first tariff adjustment since 1994. Consequently, the price of electricity for households increased by 14% in 2018.
Graph: ELECTRICITY PRICES FOR INDUSTRY AND HOUSEHOLDS (US$c/kWh)
Energy Consumption
The country's total energy consumption per capita reached 0.14 toe in 2020, including 54 kWh of electricity. It is the second lowest energy consumption per capita in West Africa, behind Guinea Bissau, and the 9th lowest in the world.
Between 2011 and 2019, total energy consumption increased by 7.3%/year. It remained stable in 2020.
Issues & Prospects
Electricity:
The country's installed capacity is expected to increase to 850 MW by 2030, with at least 30% of renewables (excluding hydro). As of June 2021, 360 MW of projects are currently under construction and 1 050 MW are under development.
Below is a list of the Niger energy market report graphs:
In the Niger energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Niger energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Niger country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Niger country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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